Broken Bow, Oklahoma
- bradleighmartin
- Jan 11, 2021
- 4 min read
A visit to Broken Bow, Oklahoma makes for the perfect couples trip or family getaway. Whether it's a weekend trip or a week vacation Broken Bow is a great location to relax and remove yourself from the hustle and bustle of the city.
Broken Bow is a small city located in southeast Oklahoma, 237 miles from Oklahoma City. This town is home to Beavers Bend State Park and Broken Bow Lake, a popular destination all year round. If you love nature then this is the city for you. There are so many cabins to pick and choose from to rent while you are on vacation. While you are here you can fish and boat in the lake, horseback ride on the trails, relax in your cabin, visit the Choctaw Casino, enjoy camping, visiting wineries, shopping, and going to Hochatown, located 9 miles from Broken Bow.
I believe the ideal time of year to visit Broken Bow is during the summer and autumn months. During the summer, the town is buzzing with lake traffic so that means there are always activities happening. During the autumn months, the leaves are starting to change colors, you can go hiking and enjoy the cooler weather, relax around a campfire, or soak in the jacuzzi at your cabin. I spent a four day weekend in Broken Bow just relaxing and hanging out with the family. My parents rented a cabin from the Whip-poor-Will cabins, the site is linked at the bottom of the page. The five of us stayed in a one-bedroom cabin that had a king-size bed, bunk beds, and a futon. The cabin was equipped with a full kitchen, fireplace, and an outdoor picnic area. We loved this cozy cabin and it was in the perfect location. Located in the gift shop they have their very own sweet shop where they sell handmade fudge and old-fashioned candy and of course we had to buy some fudge!
The first night we drove to the Blue Rooster, located 2.5 miles from our cabin. This southern restaurant hits the spot if you want anything fried! Fried catfish, fried pickles, shrimp, po'boys, etc. I ordered the fried bologna sandwich made with mayo, lettuce, tomato, cheese, and pickles. I love bologna so I could not complain about the sandwich! Everyone seemed to enjoy their food and the service was quick considering we went late at night. I am told the best pizza place by far in Broken Bow is Grateful Head Pizza Oven and Tap Room. I have never been, but I have had many people recommend that place. It is always busy so your best bet is to get there early or order their pizza to go!
Over the weekend we decided to go hiking at the Beavers Bend dam, or the spillway, located 8 miles from our cabin. This is not necessarily hiking, but it gives you something to do outdoors and explore the lake. There are hiking trails all around Broken Bow, I would suggest researching them before you head out! That day we decided to eat at, Shuck Me, located less than a mile from our cabin and also another fried food place with seafood, burgers, and tacos. This is a fast-casual restaurant where you order at the counter then find your seat. My brother and I ordered and shared the sampler combo basket which included five shrimp, two catfish, six oysters, shuckpuppies, coleslaw, and fries for $25! The food was really good and I would eat here again, but try something different. We did not realize they were fried oysters that came with our meal. ICK. That day a couple of us decided to head over to the Choctaw Casino, located almost 14 miles from our cabin. If you enjoy going to the casino or just looking for something to do this is located nearby.
I have linked down below a website that lists all sorts of activities to do in Hochatown as well as Broken Bow. This includes zip-lining, golfing, going to the movies, ATV and boat rentals, Beaver's Bend Wildlife Museum, a petting zoo, and so much more! Broken Bow also has several wineries and taprooms in the area. Our favorite is Fish Tale Winery and Vineyards, they offer free tastings. The inside of their building is nicely decorated and they have a cute bistro. All of their food is reasonably priced and they make a great adult slush! Every time we come to Broken Bow we stop here and buy a couple of bottles of wine! I have also heard great things about Girls Gone Wine, another winery nearby.
I would love to come back to Broken Bow soon because I know there is so much I have not done and food I have yet to taste! Hopefully this year I can head down and try all of the things I have missed! I hope this blog can give you great recommendations on where to eat and fun activities to explore when visiting Broken Bow! Everything I post in my blogs is family-friendly and in safe areas to travel alone or with family. If you try anything out please let me know! I hope your experience is as good as mine! I have posted all links to the cabin and restaurants below. Hope you enjoyed reading!!
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